breathe (new) life into
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: to give new energy and excitement to (something)
She is credited with breathing new life into contemporary art.
The singer managed to breathe life into some tired old songs.
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Remote fires that pose little threat to communities and property can breathe life into ecosystems.
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Justin Angle, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
That play seemed to breathe life into Boise State, which fought itself back into the game with a second-quarter touchdown drive and started playing much better defensively, forcing three straight punts after the fumble recovery and limiting Penn State to 26 total yards on those possessions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
The current proposal is the third time a developer has tried to breathe new life into the property since 2016.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
The emotions and the interviews keep it entertaining, and the different personalities breathe life into it.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Justin Angle, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
That play seemed to breathe life into Boise State, which fought itself back into the game with a second-quarter touchdown drive and started playing much better defensively, forcing three straight punts after the fumble recovery and limiting Penn State to 26 total yards on those possessions.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
The current proposal is the third time a developer has tried to breathe new life into the property since 2016.
—Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 27 Dec. 2024
The emotions and the interviews keep it entertaining, and the different personalities breathe life into it.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Breathe (new) life into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breathe%20%28new%29%20life%20into. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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